Applicant Questionnaires and Gaming the System
Do applicant questionnaires improve the federal hiring process? The author provides an analysis.
The Political Appointee Burrowing Prevention Act – Good Idea or Not?
A bill under consideration aims to curtail political “burrowing.” The author provides details about the bill along with suggestions for improving it.
3 Ideas For Dealing With Problem Employees
Three recent reports raised the issue of dealing with problem employees. The author analyzes the reports and offers three steps he says would also help.
4 Takeaways from the 2017 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Results
The author highlights four key points from the 2017 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey that he feels stand out above others.
Use the Department of Veterans Affairs to Test Real Hiring Reform
The author says that the VA is the perfect testing ground for trying a new approach to hiring veterans.
Should Political Appointees Be Barred From Career Jobs?
How widespread is the practice of political “burrowing?” The author says it’s largely a “problem” that isn’t really a problem.
The Truth About Federal Pay
Are federal employees over or underpaid? The author says that reports on both sides of the argument are generally inaccurate.
Hiring Flexibilities May Not Be Enough to Compete For Critical Talent
The author says the federal hiring process is abysmal. He points to recent efforts to hire for cybersecurity positions to highlight problems agencies face as well as their attempted solutions.
Shut it Down (For Real)?
Does the entire government really shutdown during a government shutdown? The author explains what really happens.
